TEXT STUDY & KEY LESSON REHEARSAL

Day Aligned Standard, Text Text Theme/Main Idea Notes on Authors Craft Connections to Larger
Objective (Link) Understandings
1-2 RL K.7 With ABC, I In ABC I Like Me, Carlson teaches Students will be able to use the Noticings:
prompting and Like Me readers to be self confident, brave, and illustrations and associated letter to
support, describe the by well-rounded people. In the story, we make connections to the letter and What is different on this page? (Diff
relationship between Nancy see cheerful characters holding a letter character feeling. letters and characters)
illustrations and the Carlson and demonstrating various feelings
story in which they such as tired, proud, loved, or excited. How is this character different from
appear (e.g., what We learn through a variety of words the others?
moment in a story an that we are all unique and special in our
illustration depicts). own ways. What word does the author use to
Describe what is represent this character?
happening in a
picture and what What makes this character special?
moment in a story
an illustration What you notice about this character?
depicts.
We notice all the characters are
different, what does that mean to you
and to us? What does that tell us
about our world and the people we
meet?

3-4 RL K.7 With The In The Kissing Hand, Chester is getting Noticing Qs:
prompting and Kissing ready to embark on his first year of How did chester feel in the beginning?
support, describe the Hand by school. Chester is fearful of leaving his End?
relationship between Audrey mom while he is at school. His mom
illustrations and the Penn gives him words of encouragement and What did mom do to try to make him
story in which they kisses his hand explaining her love feel better?
appear (e.g., what would go with him wherever he went.
moment in a story an This act comforted Chester so much, he Does that remind you of anything in
illustration depicts). learned even when something is scary your own life?
Use pictures to or new he can think of his moms kiss to
make inferences make him feel better. We go through Why/How did that help chester?
 about characters new experiences constantly in life and
or events. reminding ourselves of our support What did he learn?
systems(people who care about us
most) even if they're not there and What does this tell us about how we
internal strength will help get us can face challenges?
through any situation.
5-6 RL K.6 With David In the story, we meet a rambunctious Noticing Q:
prompting and Goes to character named David. David has
support, name the School by difficulty following the classroom ID character change and impact on
author and illustrator David expectation. He touches his friends, other characters.
of a story and define Shannon throws food, and does not sit down
the role of each in he does not listen to the teacher. David What are Davids actions?
telling the story. is not portraying positive actions, in What do you see david doing in this
Identify the name turn he must stay after school to clean illustration?
of the author and all of the desks. We are able to learn What do you see?
illustrator and how important it is to follow all How does the text match the picture?
explain their classroom expectations to be safe, be
roles. empathetic, and act professional to How do you think that is making his
learn as much as possible! friends feel?

How would you feel?

What is david like at the end of the

story?

How did david change?

What is different about david?

What did he learn?

What can we learn?

7-8 See Days 5-6 No, David! David is an energetic, rule-breaking Familiar characters, students can make
By David character who we have already met in predictions on how they think David
Shannon David Goes to School. David does not will act/feel and why.
 follow his moms rules, she constantly
has to say, no, David! David
continues being a rascal until he has to
sit in time out. When David is
summoned to time out, he appears
very upset with tears in his eyes. Once
his mom comforts him, his feelings
change and he feels loved. David
learned being in time out is not
enjoyable and its better to follow the
rules. Each of us can remember its
better to follow the rules and play safe
instead of getting in trouble, but in the
end the people who care about us most
will always be there.
9-10 RL K.2 With Me First Patience can be key in many situations Noticing Q:
prompting and by Helen in showing persistence, respect, and
support, retell familiar Lester learning; we know it is best to take our Only wanted to be first when it was
stories, including key time and not rushing through life. good things like getting food or getting
details Pinkerton learns this lesson, along with in line.
Identify STORY not always having to be first in the
elements in a story, Me First. Pinkerton likes to Not excited to do things that did not
story: Character always be first in any situation, on the seem fun or glamorous.
(all) bus, in line, or at the beach. From
always insisting on being first, When were the times he wanted to be
Pinkerton was taken advantage of by first?
the storys antagonist. The sandwich
helps him learn to take his time and What did the character say?
listen before rushing ahead.
What does the character do?

When did he not want to be first?

How are those things the same or

different?

How is Pinkerton making the other

 characters feel?

What did P do? What happened to?

How would you feel?

Who is this character? (to witch)

What does the witch teach Pinkerton?

11-12 RL K.2 With Look out In Look out Kindergarten, Here I
prompting and Kindergart Come!, Henry is eagerly awaiting his
support, retell familiar en, Here I first day of school. In sequential order,
stories, including key Come! by he gets ready by brushing his teeth,
details Nancy eating breakfast, getting dressed, and
Identify STORY Carlson packing his belongings. As his mom is
elements in a walking him to school, they are
story: Character discussing all the activities he may be
(main) doing throughout the day. Once Henry
arrives at school, he starts to feel
nervous and even wants to go home.
His mom and teacher encourage him to
look around at his new friends and how
much fun they are having, then Henry
decided to stay to learn; he overcame
his fear! Although something may be
new or make us feel uncomfortable, it
is good to try new things and make
friends to gain new experiences and
learn.
13-14 RL K.2 With Countdow The main character in Countdown to
prompting and n to Kindergarten, is anticipating her first
support, retell familiar Kindergart day at school. She was told rumors that
stories, including key en by she would have no help tying her shoes
details Alison and she needed to know how to count
Identify STORY McGhee backwards, already. She practices and
elements in a practices but is not feeling confident on
story: Setting her first day. Her parents dragged her
into the classroom where she was read
 the class rules. The teacher explained
they will practice counting, letters, and
students can always ask for help tying
their shoes! This made her feel much
more comfortable and even excited for
school. Sometimes, we get nervous or
worried about something new but we
should not stress out until we research
and know facts about what will be
coming up in our lives.
15-16 RL K.2 With My First In, My First Day of School, we meet a Q:
prompting and Day of boy very eager for his first day of What does he do in the beg to get
support, retell familiar School by school. On his first day, he learns all ready for school?
stories, including key P.K. about his school, where to place his
details Hallinan materials, how to ask for help, and all What does he do in the middle of the
Identify the his classroom routines. He learns how day?
sequence of to do activities in the classroom and
beginning, engage in coursework. In every What does he do at the end?
middle, and classroom or space, there are routines
end of a story and expectations to follow, by following What did he do first?
and being prepared of these What did he do next?
expectations we can ensure we are on What did he do before?
task and owning our learning with a What did he do after?
positive attitude.
Hook: what do you do during your
day? Morning? Afternoon? Night?

High S schema engagement

17-18 See Days 15-16 Lily's Lily loves school and her teacher, Mr.
Purple Slinger. She is very energetic and wants
Plastic to share her new purse and presents
Purse by with the class. Mr. Slinger reminds Lily
Kevin it was not a good time during class, yet
Henkes she shares her purse with the class
anyway. Lily got very angry and even
wrote a mean note about her teacher.
Once Lily was able to share, she was
happy again and was apologetic about
her prior actions. Lily learned to follow
her teachers directions and use her
patience to control her feelings. Even
when we get excited, it is important to
wait your turn and follow the rules to be
respectful of your teacher and
classmates. If we are not respectful, we
must think about our actions and
apologize when necessary.